Pre-Paid Sim card for iPhone 3GS?

I have a 2 year contract for my iPhone 3GS, and have no issues with that whatsoever. I just wanted to have another sim card, such as a pre-paid one so that when when I take a small weekend trip with my fiance.. I don't get disturbed with any calls from work, but at the same time I have full access to my iPhone (music, videos, internet, and calling). Would that be possible? If not, does a pre-paid SIM card exist where I can use the calling but will just live briefly that weekend without the internet access?

I have a 2 year contract for my iPhone 3GS, and have no issues with that whatsoever. I just wanted to have another sim card, such as a pre-paid one so that when when I take a small weekend trip with my fiance.. I don't get disturbed with any calls from work, but at the same time I have full access to my iPhone (music, videos, internet, and calling). Would that be possible? If not, does a pre-paid SIM card exist where I can use the calling but will just live briefly that weekend without the internet access?

Thanks.

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In Switzerland, the iPhone is locked to the provider, so another simcard (prepaid or otherwise) from the same provider will work on the same iPhone.

So I think the answer is yes, provided you buy simcard from the same telco.

You will have to jailbreak and unlock if you want to use another carrier like tmobile. I am pretty sure there prepaid plans can cover data you just need to add it. ATT's gophone sim's might still work but some people have been reporting they won't get any data anymore, I guess its something you will have to try before you head out onto your trip.

Thanks for your responses guys. What sim card are you using, and how do I disable data (i.e. enter fake APN)? I wouldn't mind just using it for calls and my music. I don't need texting or internet for that weekend.

Thanks for your responses guys. What sim card are you using, and how do I disable data (i.e. enter fake APN)? I wouldn't mind just using it for calls and my music. I don't need texting or internet for that weekend.

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Go to this website: unlockit.co.nz and choose "disable data" and it will install a profile that basically has an incorrect data address that makes it so the iPhone can't get an internet connection over the cell connection. However, everything else will still work (including wifi).

Go to this website: unlockit.co.nz and choose "disable data" and it will install a profile that basically has an incorrect data address that makes it so the iPhone can't get an internet connection over the cell connection. However, everything else will still work (including wifi).

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